Sapporo Autumn Food Hidden Gems List

This time, take a different approach and appreciate a few lesser-known but beloved Japanese delicacies enjoyed by the Japanese people. As the ancients said, it is easy to transition from frugality to luxury, so everyone can choose according to their own needs.

At Hokkaido University, you can not only take a leisurely walk and enjoy the scenery, but also relive your student days. Dining at the university cafeteria is a great experience. A meal for two costs a total of 1200 yen, which is less than 11 USD, healthy and delicious!

Maruyama Hanayume

The restaurant offers Western cuisine with a Japanese twist. There is a bar on the first floor, and the second floor opens up to a spacious area. The seating arrangement is comfortable, and the walls are adorned with elegant and beautiful porcelain plates collected by the owner from around the world. The owner's recommended dishes, such as salad, pork cutlet, and seafood pasta, are all well-prepared and pleasantly surprising.

Kadoya

Kadoya's signature dish is eel rice! It comes in two forms: set meal and eel rice. The side dishes in the set meal are all delicious, and the whole eel is grilled to perfection. The eel layered rice bowl, priced at 1933 yen including tax, is the store's specialty. A bowl of fragrant white rice made from Hokkaido rice is topped with a piece of crispy eel. As you eat further, you'll find another layer of eel hidden within the rice!

Kani Ryori no Mise Hyousetsu no Mon

Kani Ryori no Mise Hyousetsu no Mon is a well-known crab specialty restaurant in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Its main clientele is primarily local residents, so it lacks the bustling noise typical of tourist spots. The staff are friendly and considerate, and although they do not speak Chinese, they make a great effort to recommend dishes to customers.

Ramen Sapporo Ichiryuan

Here, ordering is self-service, which is very convenient. After ordering and being seated, guests can choose their preferred flavor: light (あっさり) or rich (こってり). In addition to the flavor, you can also choose the firmness of the noodles and the amount of oil. As a Michelin-recommended ramen restaurant, the taste here is quite authentic.